2007-08-15 14:14:40 · 33 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks, ya'll. The only reason I asked was that I saw a question earlier where people were debating in the answers about C.S. Lewis being an atheist. I saw at least four or five answers that said he was an atheist. So I figured I'd post a question to see what kind of answers I got. To my delight most of you have read as much by him as I have and know exactly what he was about! Thanks everyone.
2007-08-16 03:46:34 · update #1
"The idea of a great moral teacher saying what Christ said is out of the question. In my opinion, the only person who can say that sort of thing is either God or a complete lunatic suffering from that form of delusion which undermines the whole mind of man. If you think you are a poached egg, when you are looking for a piece of toast to suit you, you may be sane. But if you think you are God, there is no chance for you. We may note in passing that He was never regarded as a mere moral teacher. He did not produce that effect on any of the people who actually met Him. He produced mainly three effects -- Hatred -- Terror -- Adoration. There was no trace of people expressing mild approval." from C.S. Lewis, God in the Dock.
Meaning no disrespect, but reading any of Lewis' books would lead the reader to the inescapable conclusion that he was indeed Christian. My question, therefore, is this:
Why do you ask?
2007-08-15 14:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by wiper 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Christians say that Irish author Clive Staples Lewis was an atheist that became a Christian. Hmmmm just because according to his autobiography, he love to debate about religion.
When Lewis became a Christian, he use his knowledge in writing stories to portray atheists as vicious, evil-doers. (See: Prince Caspian)
Sorry to burst your bubble, but Lewis was not really an atheist. He's just an angry theist.
He “lost” his faith when his mother died. Then he blamed his god for his mother’s death and thought that disbelieving was a punishment to that god. His “reconversion” seems more like a forgiveness of god than that he truly went from seeing no evidence for a higher being to suddenly being a believer.
That is not atheism.
An atheist is an atheist because of some logical arguments or scientific reason that says a god doesn't exist. It is not because of personal reason. It will be hard for an atheist to go back to theism, much less christianity, if these reasons were not satisfied.
2007-08-15 14:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by John the Pinoy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lewis was a master storyteller, but more importantly, he was a brilliant Christian apologist who truly believed the prophetic writings of Scripture. The distinguished Oxford professor began his academic career as a staunch atheist, but a thorough examination of the Bible led him to become, in his own words, “the most reluctant convert in London.” Apart from the inspired writers of Scripture, no Christian author is quoted more widely or esteemed more highly than the beloved C.S. Lewis.
2007-08-15 14:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lewis had been an atheist and then became a christian. He wrote a lot more than just the Chronicles of Narnia. Some of his other works are Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity, Surprised by Joy, The Great Divorce, and a science fiction trilogy.
2007-08-15 14:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believer
2007-08-15 14:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
C.S. Lewis was a Christian. Read his other books (suh as the Screwtape Letters) if the Chronicles of Narnia don't give enough hint of his belief.
2007-08-15 14:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believer- an atheist turned believer but he went all the way and became one of the greatest Christian thinkers of the 20th century. Read Mere Christianity or The Problem of Pain to understand that faith and reason and logic can all go together.
2007-08-15 14:32:48 · answer #7 · answered by mrglass08 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
C.S.Lewis was an atheist. Like most of the young people here. It was later in life that he realized that there was more to life then what he was experiencing. Then and only then did he come to terms with God.
If you go to any Christian bookstore you will find some of the writings of C.S.LEWIS when he was an atheist. It serves to let others know that there is time to change.
2007-08-15 14:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
C.S. Lewis was a strong believer. If you read his stories he actually refers quite a lot to the Christian values. IE
by sacrificing yourself you'll be saved, good triumphs over evil, not judge etc
2007-08-15 14:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Real QUESTION..... is... Are YOU... A Believer....?
IF.. you are... do you know about these Verses....?
(Deuteronomy 18:10-to-13) There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
(Deu 18:11) Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
(Deu 18:12) For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
(Deu 18:13) Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.
Thanks, RR
2007-08-15 14:26:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋